CA Optometry Laws & Regulations Exam
(Newest updated Version) Questions With
Answers 2026/2027
1. What is the penalty for displaying a cancelled, suspended, or fraudulently altered license?
- Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
2. What is the penalty for lending one's license to another person? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
3. What is the penalty for failing to surrender a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license? -
Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
4. What is the penalty for knowingly permitting unlawful use of a license? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
5. What is the penalty for photographing, duplicating, or reproducing a license that could be
mistaken for valid? - Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
6. What is the penalty for buying or receiving a fraudulent, forged, or counterfeited license?
- Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
7. What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert any
licensing exam or administration of an exam? - Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
8. What is the penalty for conspiring with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to
be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
9. What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each inspection or
investigation, or for any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal, Medi-Care or other insurance
company? - Answer>>-$5000
10. What is the penalty for selling equipment, supplies or services greater than $100 to an
unlicensed person when these are to be used in violation of the B&P Code? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
11. On what grounds/acts (4) could an applicant be denied a license? - Answer>>--- Been
convicted of a crime only if crime or act is substantially related to qualifications,
functions or duties of the profession.
◼ Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially
benefit himself or another or substantially injure another.
, ◼ Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact in an application
for license.
◼ Done any other act which are grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
12. What are 6 reasons the board may suspend or revoke a license? - Answer>>---
Conviction of a crime if related to profession.
◼ Not in compliance with a child support order or judgment.
◼ Subversion of licensing examination.
◼ Securing license by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
◼ False statements or omission of material facts regarding another person's
application.
◼ Board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for
suspension or revocation of license.
13. Who (4) must you dispense, prescribe or sell eyeglasses with shatter-resistant lenses or
non-flammable frames to ? - Answer>>--- One-eyed person
◼ Law enforcement officer
◼ Fireman
◼ Person under 18 years old
14. When are you required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in
determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary? - Answer>>-When you are informed
by that person, or when you have personal knowledge of age or occupation
15. What is the penalty for sale, procurement or use of a professional degree not legally
obtained? - Answer>>-Felony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or
imprisonment in state prison, and other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
16. What is the penalty for willfully making a false statement in a material regard or
engaging in impersonation during licensing exams? - Answer>>-Felony charge
punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and other
possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
17. What is the penalty for offering, delivering, receiving or accepting any rebate, refund,
commission, preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as
compensation or inducement for referring patients? - Answer>>-Imprisonment in county
jail, for not more then 1 year, or in state prison or by a fine up to $10,000, or both.
18. What is the penalty for the payment or receipt of consideration for services based on
percentage of gross revenue or similar contractual arrangement that is commensurate
with the value of the services furnished or with fair rental value of any premises or
equipment leased or provided by the recipient to the payer? - Answer>>-None -- it is
legal ("not illegal")
19. T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a licensee offers or
sells services through a third party advertiser (such as Groupon) is considered a referral
, of patients, and therefore an illegal practice. - Answer>>-False. It is legal and shall not
constitute a referral of patients. The fee paid to the advertiser shall be commensurate with
the service provided.
20. What immediate family members count as financial interest? - Answer>>-Spouse,
children, parents, and spouses of children
21. What amount counts as significant financial interest? - Answer>>-$5000 or 5% of the
whole
22. When is referral to or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial
interest permitted? - Answer>>--- If disclosed in writing at the time of referral or request
for consult
◼ If no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
23. What can NOT be used on price advertisements? - Answer>>-Cannot use words such "as
low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements or advertisements of bait, discount,
premiums or gifts.
Must be exact, clearly identifying the price for each product or service. Complete
disclosure required (no bait and switch).
24. What CAN be used on price advertisements? - Answer>>-▪ Name, address, office hours
▪ Languages spoken
▪ Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or association recognized by SBO
(such as ABO, but not NBEO certification)
▪ Provision of services under a specific private or public insurance or health care plan
▪ Degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical training
▪ Publications authored by practitioner
▪ Teaching positions (current or former)
▪ Affiliation with hospitals or clinics
▪ Fees for services or products, and methods of payment
▪ Personal picture or picture of facilities or products
▪ Description of products advertised
▪ Any other items of factual information
25. What is the penalty for violating price advertisement law or disseminating
false/misleading advertising information? - Answer>>--- Constitutes unprofessional
conduct and subject to suspension or revocation of license
◼ Misdemeanor charge punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6
months, by a fine up to $2500, or both.
26. What is the lease term length between an OD, RDO, optical company, or health plan in a
direct or indirect landlord-tenant relationship? - Answer>>-Cannot be less than 1 year
and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with practice of optometry
(Newest updated Version) Questions With
Answers 2026/2027
1. What is the penalty for displaying a cancelled, suspended, or fraudulently altered license?
- Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
2. What is the penalty for lending one's license to another person? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
3. What is the penalty for failing to surrender a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license? -
Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
4. What is the penalty for knowingly permitting unlawful use of a license? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
5. What is the penalty for photographing, duplicating, or reproducing a license that could be
mistaken for valid? - Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
6. What is the penalty for buying or receiving a fraudulent, forged, or counterfeited license?
- Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
7. What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert any
licensing exam or administration of an exam? - Answer>>-Misdemeanor charge
8. What is the penalty for conspiring with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to
be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
9. What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each inspection or
investigation, or for any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal, Medi-Care or other insurance
company? - Answer>>-$5000
10. What is the penalty for selling equipment, supplies or services greater than $100 to an
unlicensed person when these are to be used in violation of the B&P Code? - Answer>>-
Misdemeanor charge
11. On what grounds/acts (4) could an applicant be denied a license? - Answer>>--- Been
convicted of a crime only if crime or act is substantially related to qualifications,
functions or duties of the profession.
◼ Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially
benefit himself or another or substantially injure another.
, ◼ Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact in an application
for license.
◼ Done any other act which are grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
12. What are 6 reasons the board may suspend or revoke a license? - Answer>>---
Conviction of a crime if related to profession.
◼ Not in compliance with a child support order or judgment.
◼ Subversion of licensing examination.
◼ Securing license by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
◼ False statements or omission of material facts regarding another person's
application.
◼ Board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for
suspension or revocation of license.
13. Who (4) must you dispense, prescribe or sell eyeglasses with shatter-resistant lenses or
non-flammable frames to ? - Answer>>--- One-eyed person
◼ Law enforcement officer
◼ Fireman
◼ Person under 18 years old
14. When are you required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in
determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary? - Answer>>-When you are informed
by that person, or when you have personal knowledge of age or occupation
15. What is the penalty for sale, procurement or use of a professional degree not legally
obtained? - Answer>>-Felony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or
imprisonment in state prison, and other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
16. What is the penalty for willfully making a false statement in a material regard or
engaging in impersonation during licensing exams? - Answer>>-Felony charge
punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and other
possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
17. What is the penalty for offering, delivering, receiving or accepting any rebate, refund,
commission, preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as
compensation or inducement for referring patients? - Answer>>-Imprisonment in county
jail, for not more then 1 year, or in state prison or by a fine up to $10,000, or both.
18. What is the penalty for the payment or receipt of consideration for services based on
percentage of gross revenue or similar contractual arrangement that is commensurate
with the value of the services furnished or with fair rental value of any premises or
equipment leased or provided by the recipient to the payer? - Answer>>-None -- it is
legal ("not illegal")
19. T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a licensee offers or
sells services through a third party advertiser (such as Groupon) is considered a referral
, of patients, and therefore an illegal practice. - Answer>>-False. It is legal and shall not
constitute a referral of patients. The fee paid to the advertiser shall be commensurate with
the service provided.
20. What immediate family members count as financial interest? - Answer>>-Spouse,
children, parents, and spouses of children
21. What amount counts as significant financial interest? - Answer>>-$5000 or 5% of the
whole
22. When is referral to or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial
interest permitted? - Answer>>--- If disclosed in writing at the time of referral or request
for consult
◼ If no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
23. What can NOT be used on price advertisements? - Answer>>-Cannot use words such "as
low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements or advertisements of bait, discount,
premiums or gifts.
Must be exact, clearly identifying the price for each product or service. Complete
disclosure required (no bait and switch).
24. What CAN be used on price advertisements? - Answer>>-▪ Name, address, office hours
▪ Languages spoken
▪ Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or association recognized by SBO
(such as ABO, but not NBEO certification)
▪ Provision of services under a specific private or public insurance or health care plan
▪ Degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical training
▪ Publications authored by practitioner
▪ Teaching positions (current or former)
▪ Affiliation with hospitals or clinics
▪ Fees for services or products, and methods of payment
▪ Personal picture or picture of facilities or products
▪ Description of products advertised
▪ Any other items of factual information
25. What is the penalty for violating price advertisement law or disseminating
false/misleading advertising information? - Answer>>--- Constitutes unprofessional
conduct and subject to suspension or revocation of license
◼ Misdemeanor charge punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6
months, by a fine up to $2500, or both.
26. What is the lease term length between an OD, RDO, optical company, or health plan in a
direct or indirect landlord-tenant relationship? - Answer>>-Cannot be less than 1 year
and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with practice of optometry
